Fiddleback Blackwood (Acacia Melanoxylon) blanks for handles

[MAPLEMAN]

Offering 12 beautifully figured Australian Blackwood blanks for Knife handles
All 200mm long x 43mm square thereabouts and d.a.r
Semi seasoned...wax end sealed and stunning fiddleback
Asking $70 the lot...price includes postage anywhere in OZ...MM:)

[Bitslong]

I'll take these thx!

[MAPLEMAN]

I'll take these thx!SOLD to Bitslong...MM

[hurcorh]

Some mighty fine stuff here Chis! You've got quite the stash :)

[Xanthorrhoeas]

Yes, it is lovely timber. Here is a chisel handle (my first) produced using MMs Blackwood. Only a phone photo, sorry.

David

[Bitslong]

Wow, that's an amazing looking handle..
I'm looking to make some chisel/turning handles with this and yet-to-be-sourced timber. Not familiar with the strength of acacia though.

[Xanthorrhoeas]

Blackwood, Acacia melanoxylon, is quite a strong timber with medium density and resistance to damage. It would not be your first choice for an axe or block-splitter handle, but takes a finish really well and, for a woodturning chisel or woodworking chisel handle will look superb while well and truly fulfilling its role.

[Xanthorrhoeas]

Also, the beauty comes from the timber, not my work - I am an absolute novice woodturner!